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Wayne County, Iowa Property Records

Wayne County, Iowa, incorporates eight cities. In Wayne County, IA, property records contain legal descriptions and ownership histories for all land parcels. These allow officials and citizens to search titles and boundaries, which ensures the lawful use and sale of all private and public properties.

Delving into the Wayne County property records brings forth a median home value of $98,271, a median rent pegged at $576, and a median household income of $59,481. Regarding median property taxes, the county collects at a rate of 1.43% based on the property assessment.

The County Recorder is the exclusive custodian of property records in Wayne County, IA. This vital office records and maintains various land documents like deeds, mortgages, liens, leases, releases, land contracts, plats, and other related instruments.

Individuals seeking access to these records can utilize the Iowa Land Records website. This statewide database empowers users to search and retrieve property documents easily using criteria such as names, document types, book/page references, recording dates, and more.

Moreover, as most property records are considered public documents, those interested can directly access them at the County Recorder's office at 100 North Lafayette Street, Corydon, IA, 50060, during regular office hours. Even better, copies of recorded property documents can be requested via fax to 641-872-2843.

When requesting copies of property records in Wayne County, include sufficient information about the document being sought, contact details, and fees. For the latest information about fees and other requirements for document retrieval, contact the County Recorder at 641-872-1676.

To verify zoning details in Wayne County, get in touch with the zoning authorities in the specific city where the property is located. These municipal officials manage zoning matters independently and generally maintain records and databases that can provide information on the current zoning status of properties within their purview.

Wayne County Property Records Search

Wayne County Registrar of Deeds

Wayne County County Recorder’s Office

Address: 100 N Lafayette Street
Phone: 641-872-1676
Fax: 641-872-2843
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Email: ahorton@waynecountyia.org
Website: https://waynecounty.iowa.gov/

Wayne County Property Statistics

Wayne

Tax Assessor

  • Total Parcels: 13,972
  • Commercial Parcels: 341
  • Residential Parcels: 4,218
  • Other Parcels: 9,413
  • Tax Amount Population: 95.49%
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Last Assr Update: 2023-02-06
  • Tape Cutoff Date: 2022-05-01
  • Assessment Year: 2022
  • FIPS Code: 19185

Recorder

  • Deed Min: 2006-01-03
  • Deed Max: 2023-02-28
  • Commercial Deed Docs: 7,513
  • Residential Deed Docs: 2,343
  • Mortgage Min: 2006-01-06
  • Mortgage Max: 2023-02-27
  • Commercial Mortgage Docs: 2,283
  • Residential Mortgage Docs: 2,552
  • FIPS Code: 19185
  • Deed Docs: 9,856
  • Mortgage Docs: 4,835

AVM

  • County Population: 13972
  • Most Current Valuation Date: 2023-03-21
  • Total Parcels: 2,008
  • Residential Parcels: 2,008
  • FIPS Code: 19185

Geocode

  • Total Parcels: 13,965
  • Geocode Unavailable: 0
  • Parcel-Centroid Geocodes: 13,907
  • Street-Level Geocodes: 10
  • Other Geocodes: 48
  • FIPS Code: 19185

Foreclosure

  • State FIPs: 19
  • County FIPs: 185
  • Judicial/Non-Judicial: Non-Judicial
  • Min Recording Date: 2016-10-28
  • NOD Document Count: 0
  • NOD Max Recording Date: N/A
  • NTS Document Count: 1
  • NTS Max Recording Date: N/A
  • LP Document Count: 54
  • LP MaxRecording Date: 2023-01-26
  • NOS Document Count: 2
  • NOS Max Recording Date: 2019-05-29

Assignment and Release

  • FIPs: 19185
  • Total Records: 5377
  • Assignment Min Recording Date: 2005-01-03
  • Assignment Max Recording Date: 2023-03-10
  • Assignment Doc Count: 335
  • Release Min Recording Date: 2005-03-02
  • Release Max Recording Date: 2023-03-30
  • Release Doc Count: 2806
  • Other Min Recording Date: 2005-01-03
  • Other Max Recording Date: 2022-12-29
  • Other Doc Count: 2236

Wayne County Property Records Search